CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Trenton, New Jersey with 106 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 23% | Dec 29, 2021 |
| LEIFER, JOEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 23% | Dec 29, 2021 |
| ORGEL, JOSEPH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Dec 29, 2021 |
| ORNSTEIN, MARTON | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Dec 29, 2021 |
| ZUPNICK, JOEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 23% | Dec 29, 2021 |
| PERLOW, JOSEPH | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Dec 29, 2021 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 29, 2021 |
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